Malta Destination Information

	Region Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily- The country comprises an archipelago with Malta being only one of the largest islands inhabited. Capital Valletta Government Republic US Embassy Chiel of Mission: Ambassador Anthony H. Gioia 3rd Floor Development House, Saint Anne Street Floriana, Malta VLT 01 Telephone (356) 21-235-960 FAX (356) 2124-3229 Legal System based on English common law and Roman civil law, accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations. 1964 constitution substanially amended on 13th December, 1974 and again 1987. Languages Maltese and English are both official languages Currency Maltese lira Currency Code MTL Exchange Rate Holidays Independence Day, 21 September (1964 from UK) Climate Mediterranean with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers Terrain mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains, many coastal cliffs. Very limited natural fresh water resources, increassing reliance on desalination. Driving Information Road Conditions Speed Limits Driving Tips Road Side Assistance Comments